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L849 KVR

1997 Suzuki GSXR1100

Black Petrol 1074cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

76,474 mi
Last recorded76,474 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2025
Typical for 1997 Suzuki GSXR110021,960 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL849 KVR
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSXR1100
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,074cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2025 76,474 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 76,216 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 74,669 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Fail 7 Apr 2016 74,669 miles

Front Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Inner Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm both (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2015 71,666 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 69,741 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 10 Sep 2012 67,209 miles
Fail 23 May 2012 67,182 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Registration plate characters incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front brake has anodised alloy banjo ends fitted and are not recommended for road use

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 23 May 2011 66,272 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 23 May 2011 66,272 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 64,814 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 63,475 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2006 58,272 miles

How Reliable is the Suzuki GSXR1100?

Based on 19,349 MOT tests across 2,831 vehicles.

84.0%
Pass Rate
406
Miles/Year
40
Year Lifespan
2,831
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 206
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 205
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 197
reflector on motorcycle missing 180
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 123
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L849 KVR is a 1997 Suzuki GSXR1100 in Black with a 1,074cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1997 Suzuki GSXR1100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.9% with a typical mileage of 21,960 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Suzuki GSXR1100 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 206 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L849 KVR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki GSXR1100 typically stays on UK roads for around 40 years. At 29 years old, this Suzuki GSXR1100 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was L849 KVR registered?

L849 KVR is a 1997 Suzuki GSXR1100, first registered on 29 July 1997.

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